Lesson
Students Fear AI Job Losses Will Cause Unrest
A poll reveals that a third of university students in Great Britain believe AI job losses could lead to social unrest, highlighting their concerns about the economic impact of artificial intelligence.
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Test your understanding
Test your understanding
01What percentage of university students believe AI job losses could cause civil unrest?
02How many university students use AI daily or almost daily?
03What proportion of the general public thinks AI is a positive thing for humanity?
04What percentage of the public would prefer to avoid AI?
Discussion
Discussion
How do you think society should address concerns about AI and job loss?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
unrest word
a state of dissatisfaction or agitation
“The community was in unrest after the job losses.”
survey word
a method of gathering information from a group
“The survey showed students' opinions on AI.”
impact word
the effect or influence of one thing on another
“The impact of AI on jobs is a major concern.”
pessimistic word
having a negative outlook or belief
“Many students are pessimistic about the future of jobs.”
eliminate word
to completely remove or get rid of something
“AI could eliminate certain types of jobs.”